What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthen?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthen is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthen?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Holyhead and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead station to Carmarthen station. However, there are services departing from Bangor Railway Station H and arriving at Carmarthen station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Carmarthen via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Carmarthen?

The distance between Holyhead and Carmarthen is 310 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Carmarthen without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Carmarthen?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Holyhead to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Carmarthen bus from?

Holyhead to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Bangor Railway Station H.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Carmarthen train from?

Holyhead to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Train or bus from Holyhead to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Carmarthen is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Holyhead to Carmarthen bus arrive?

Holyhead to Carmarthen bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

Where does the Holyhead to Carmarthen train arrive?

Holyhead to Carmarthen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Carmarthen is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Holyhead to Carmarthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Carmarthen?

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
7h 12m
£124–227
Drive 145.9 mi
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1. Drive from Holyhead to Carmarthencar 145.9 mi
3h 36m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationbus T1c
8h 7m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Carmarthentrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 36m
£121–216
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
8h 56m

Holyhead to Carmarthen by train

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Distance: 308.6 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Carmarthen via Cardiff Central in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Carmarthen station via Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 8h 7m.

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